| Regimental number | 862 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, W A McAlister, 279 Adderley Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 8 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 August 1915 |
